Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services under the Medicare program.
This bill, HB8261, seeks to change how Medicare handles payments for chronic care management services. Specifically, it proposes to eliminate the need for Medicare beneficiaries to pay any out-of-pocket costs for these services. Chronic care management involves ongoing care for patients with long-term health conditions.
The bill would affect individuals who receive chronic care management services under Medicare, primarily helping those who might otherwise face financial burdens due to co-pays or deductibles. By removing these costs, it aims to make chronic care more accessible and affordable for these patients.
As of the last update on April 14, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for further review. This is the initial step in the legislative process, and the bill is now under consideration by these committees.
